Play Assistant - Peterborough

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The Play Team cover 7 days a week, maintain play areas and provide activities and resources that are developmental and age appropriate.

Cross site working at Peterborough or Hinchingbrooke.

Person specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential criteria

• NNEB
• NVQ Level three childcare

Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience of working with children/young people

Desirable criteria

• Documented evidence of Continuing Professional Development
• Experience of working as a team member.
• Experience of working within a hospital setting
• Experience of working with Adolescents and Young people

Key Skills

Essential criteria

• Enthusiastic, Child-friendly
• Reliable and Trustworthy
• Effective verbal and written communication skills

Disclosure & Barring Check Fee

Where your role requires a DBS check, the Trust will pay the fee upfront and reclaim the cost (including a £5 admin fee) from your first month's salary. Volunteers are exempt.

Our Values - At the heart of all we do
We recruit not just for skills but for behaviours aligned with our core values: dedication, care, courage, and innovation. Show us how you live these values in your application and interview.

Early closure notice

We may close this advert early if we receive enough applications-please apply without delay.

International Applicants & Sponsorship
Applications from candidates requiring UK sponsorship are welcome where the role is eligible for sponsorship under current UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) rules.

Please note that not all roles will meet the eligibility requirements for Skilled Worker sponsorship. Eligibility is determined by factors including occupation code, skill level and salary thresholds in line with UKVI guidance.

Most non-UK/Republic of Ireland nationals require a visa to work in the UK. Candidates are encouraged to review current visa requirements and eligibility before applying: